Test Bank for Maternal & Child Health Nursing 9th Edition

 About Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 9th Edition Test Bank

The comprehensive maternal and child health nursing test bank aligned with the 9th Edition helps students and educators master high-yield concepts across prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum/newborn care, growth and development, pediatric systems, and family-centered health promotion. Build clinical judgment with NCLEX-style questions mapped to each chapter, plus rationales that reinforce evidence-based care for childbearing and childrearing families.

What’s Included

• Hundreds of chapter-mapped NCLEX-style items (knowledge to application/analysis).
• Correct answers with clear, teaching-focused rationales.
• Coverage spanning pregnancy through adolescence, pediatric disorders, and family education.
• Instant digital download (PDF/Doc) for study, printing, or LMS item banks.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Chapter 2: Diversity and Inclusion Maternal Child Nursing
Chapter 3: The Childbearing and Childrearing Family in the Community
Chapter 4: Home Care and the Childbearing and Childrearing Family 
Chapter 5: The Nursing Role in Reproductive and Sexual Health
Chapter 6: Nursing Care for the Family in Need of Reproductive Life Planning
Chapter 7: The Nursing Role in Genetic Assessment and Counseling 
Chapter 8: Nursing Care of the Family Having Difficulty Conceiving a Child
Chapter 9: Nursing Care During Normal Pregnancy and Care of the Developing Fetus
Chapter 10: Nursing Care Related to Psychological and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy 
Chapter 11: Nursing Care Related to Assessment of a Pregnant Family 
Chapter 12: Nursing Care to Promote Fetal and Maternal Health 
Chapter 13: The Nursing Role in Promoting Nutritional Health During Pregnancy 
Chapter 14: Preparing a Family for Childbirth and Parenting 
Chapter 15: Nursing Care of a Family During Labor and Birth
Chapter 16: The Nursing Role in Providing Comfort During Labor and Birth 
Chapter 17: Nursing Care of a Postpartal Family 
Chapter 18: Nursing Care of a Family With a Newborn
Chapter 21: Nursing Care of a Family Experiencing a Sudden Pregnancy Complication
Chapter 22: Nursing Care of a Pregnant Family With Special Needs 
Chapter 23: Nursing Care of a Family Experiencing a Complication of Labor or Birth 
Chapter 24: Nursing Care of a Family During a Surgical Intervention for Birth 
Chapter 25: Nursing Care of a Family Experiencing a Postpartum Complication 
Chapter 26: Nursing Care of a Family With a High-Risk Newborn 
Chapter 27: Nursing Care of the Child Born With a Physical or Developmental Difference
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development 
Chapter 29: Nursing Care of a Family With an Infant 
Chapter 30: Nursing Care of a Family With a Toddler
Chapter 31: Nursing Care of a Family With a Preschool Child
Chapter 32: Nursing Care of a Family With a School-Aged Child
Chapter 33: Nursing Care of a Family With an Adolescent
Chapter 34: Child Health Assessment
Chapter 38: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Needs Medication Administration or Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 35: Communication and Teaching With Children and Families 
Chapter 36: Nursing Care of a Family With a Child Who Is Ill 
Chapter 37: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Needs Diagnostic or Therapeutic Modalities 
Chapter 39: Pain Management in Children 
Chapter 40: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Respiratory Disorder
Chapter 41: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Cardiovascular Disorder 
Chapter 42: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Immune Disorder
Chapter 43: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Infectious Disorder 
Chapter 44: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Hematologic Disorder
Chapter 45: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Gastrointestinal Disorder
Chapter 46: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Renal or Urinary Tract Disorder
Chapter 47: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Reproductive Disorder
Chapter 48: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Endocrine or a Metabolic Disorder
Chapter 49: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Neurologic Disorder
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Vision or Hearing Disorder
Chapter 51: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Musculoskeletal Disorder 
Chapter 52: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Unintentional Injury
Chapter 53: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child or Adolescent Has a Malignancy
Chapter 54: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Intellectual or Mental Health Disorder
Chapter 55: Nursing Care of a Family in Crisis: Maltreatment and Violence in the Family
Chapter 56: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Long- Term or Terminal Illness 

Sample Questions

Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
1. A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which aspect ofcare?
A. offering increased WICC availability
B. reducing the number of home births
C. increasing the education level of parents
D. increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care
Answer: D
Rationale: Receiving prenatal care has proven to be a major strategy for reducing infant mortality. The other interventions will not directly impact infant mortality rates to the degree
that prenatal care will.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 11-13
2. What is a current trend in child health care?
A. Children are hospitalized for observation more than previously.
B. Health promotion rather than health restoration is stressed.
C. Child health care is moving out of regional centers.
D. Nursing roles are decreasing because of the increasing role of families.
Answer: B
Rationale: It is recognized that keeping individuals well is more cost effective for a system than helping ill individuals return to wellness.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 6-8
3. The nurse is running an education program for early grade-school children. Which topic would address the number one cause of death for this age group?
A. The importance of crossing streets safely
B. The importance of immunizations
C. Prevention of infection and communicable disease
D. Exercise and good nutrition
Answer: ARationale: Motor-vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in this age group. Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Reference: p. 14

Key Features

• Full-spectrum coverage from reproductive health and pregnancy to pediatric systems and family crisis care.
• NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales to build clinical judgment.
• Ideal for students (pre-licensure and bridge programs) and instructors creating quizzes/exams.
• Optimized for quick lookup by chapter and topic; ready for LMS import.
• Instant digital access across devices for flexible study.

Who Should Use This Test Bank?

• Nursing students preparing for maternal-newborn and pediatric rotations, end-of-course exams, and NCLEX.
• Educators seeking reliable, chapter-aligned item banks for assessments.
• Study groups and tutoring centers focusing on maternity & pediatric success.

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